Woodbury Lessons Teachers

Barb L.

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Alex has really provided a great learning experience for my son who takes guitar lessons from him. Unlike many music teachers that determine the music their students will learn, Alex really makes sure the students are involved in picking their music so the student stay interested and wants to learn and practice the music. I highly recommend Alex as a guitar teacher.

Shameelah A.

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Arlys is an amazing vocal coach! She is enthusiastic, encouraging, professional and patient. She has definitely helped to improve my vocal skills a lot. She has helped me understand music in a new way. Which has helped me to bring out my huge passion for music and singing.

Paul K.

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I started playing piano when I was over 50 years old. I have been taking piano lessons from Shulamit for the last year and a half. She is an excellent pianist and has a great ear- she hears all my mistakes. She has been helping me fix my bad piano habits. My playing is much better thanks to her. It would be difficult to find someone as accomplished as she.

Nancy S.

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When my daughter Cady was 9 years old she started taking lessons from Bruce at a music store near our home. Unfortunately, the music store went out of business after about 8 months of lessons. Cady decided to take violin through her school. After two years of violin lessons Cady wanted to resume guitar lessons. Bruce was so good with her the first time around that I decided to call him. She was very shy at first but Bruce is so good with her that she warmed up to him rather quickly. Having a great teacher like Bruce makes lessons fun for Cady. He's very patient with her and makes sure that she understands each lesson. When Cady had a special request of learning some Christmas songs Bruce emailed the music to me so that I could print it for her. He has been coming to our home once a week now for about 6 months. His prices per lesson are very reasonable. He's always a little early (which is really on time) and he's very accommodating with our schedule changes.
I highly recommend Bruce for guitar lessons!

Brian F.

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Josh does a great job teaching young adults and kids guitar lessons, and brings a passionate appreciation for all types of music to the lessons. Whether just beginning, or looking to improve your skills, Josh can help anyone improve their talents and broaden their musical horizon. Definitely would recommend Josh as a guitar instructor.

Cindy F.

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My son, Austin, has been going to piano lessons for over 10 years. We recently switched to Reisinger and are very pleased with the results! Carolyn has taught my son quite a bit in just 6 months and is helping him get ready for college! I would recommend her for any level of lessons.

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Girish B.

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My 7 yr old son and I have been learning from Jeff for 4 months now. I can definitely say he is very good at what he does and is also very patient with beginners like us ( 40 year old & the other 7:)
He has been playing for over 20 years and so knows his stuff. He is constantly trying to find ways to help us understand and learn things more easily. I have a traveling job and have had to reschedule a few times and he has always accommodated that. I strongly recommend Jeff for lessons, no matter what you sort of guitar lessons you are looking for.

Lois I.

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Mark is patient and skilled professional. He takes time to teach beginners the correct techniques as well as encouraging them to play their instrument. We feel very fortunate to have him as an instructor as our son practiceas and always looks forward to his lesson. (Can not believe this but he has his instrument and in the car before me!)

Kristi B.

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After several years of choral singing, I was looking to improve my solo singing skills. After studying with Dr. Barrett for a short while, I found that singing became so much easier! I gained about an octave in my range and can easily sing alto or soprano. The art of singing became even more enjoyable to me. Years later, I still find myself making breakthroughs during lessons.
Dr. Barrett is an excellent teacher who uses clear, concise instruction with visual images and metaphors to help you learn the techniques of singing. Whatever type of music you want to sing, his knowledge is endless. I highly recommend!

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Mellisa M.

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My daughter has taken vocal lessons from TC Vocal Arts for 2 years. Within a month of starting lessons, she had noticeable vocal growth. Over time she has expanded her range almost a full octave, as well as improving intonation and sight reading. Angela has been very supportive, including attending some of my daughter's other vocal performances and has been easy to work with for scheduling.

Gene S.

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I was a student of Jonny's for about 4 years until the end of 2017. I had 18 months of lessons prior to this. Jonny evaluated my abilities, inquired as to what I wanted to achieve and focused on developing these skills. Jonny took me to levels that I never envisioned and challenged me with each lesson. One area that I was interested in was improvisation. He taught me how to use the pentatonic scales, write my own song arpeggios and improvise by playing with him. He challenged me to write riffs by using different techniques. He recommended software which enabled me to write backing tracks that I could play along with.
I would recommend that anyone looking for a instructor seriously consider Jonny.

Michelle L.

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Our daughter had private voice lessons with Sue for a couple of years. Although she just graduated from a performing arts high school where she had an excellent experience, she really 'found her voice' with Sue. She was given a challenging and varied repertoire, had many performance opportunities, and received much positive encouragement and guidance. She was a wonderful coach and gave our daughter some much-needed self-confidence, both on and off stage!

Nicole M.

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We have four kids who take lessons from Jessica and she is able to individualize their lessons based on how they each learn best. She is great at teaching improv skills, and the music she uses is fun for the kids to play (and for us to listen to). Jessica is very encouraging to the kids as they are learning and they love her reward system. She can not only teach, but she can play really well too. Our kids look forward to lessons each week!

Juliette A.

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My girls and I are so very grateful for Becca. She is the piano teacher and role model I wish I had as a young girl and I am so very thankful she became part of my girls' lives. My girls, ages 7 and 9, always looked forward to their visit with her each week. "Do we get to see Becca tomorrow?" They would ask over and over. When lessons came, I watched Becca as she enthusiastically engaged in each lesson and I just loved her energy, her spirit, her kindness, her patience and her method. Becca is amazing with children and she creates an environment that is friendly and inspiring. We are so sad that we had to stop lessons with her when she moved to Plymouth, but we can guarantee any children who get to take lessons with her are very blessed. She is a blessing, and we highly recommend her! Thank you so much Becca!!

Ana L.

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Daniel spends time in developing fundamental skills that will help the student play harder pieces. He is very patient, detailed, and methodical with his homework assignments. Lessons nonetheless are fun, specially when he gets his hysterical moments. He is a teacher that would leave you with a big smile and that would care about you as a student.

Malia B.

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We have been working with Scott for several years. My oldest son started lessons in 3rd grade on the drum set as well as snare to prepare him for taking percussion in school and to see if he enjoyed playing. Going into middle school now, we are still at it! My younger son recently started piano with Scott as well.
Above all, Scott is patient and encouraging. He is experienced in working with (sometimes restless/uncooperative) kids and always tries to find the right balance of success and challenge to keep them motivated. He is also flexible and understanding of our family's often crazy schedule.

Luke H.

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Working with Trevor was a truely great experience. It really felt like he knew what he was doing and gave very simple yet challenging exercises to ensure a fun and dynamic teaching environment. From our first lesson, I felt immediate progress in my understanding of not only my own voice, but the act of singing as well. I was so fortunate to have been chosen by such a talented man who helped me gain the groundwork tword a successful career in singing.

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How do I become CPR and first aid certified?

You can earn CPR training and receive first aid certification in a number of ways. Choose an online course to learn the materials remotely and then find a testing location to complete the certification process with an in-person demonstration of your knowledge and skills. Encourage your workplace to host a first aid and CPR training so employees can learn what to do in case of a workplace emergency and how to respond with lifesaving techniques. You may also be able to take a CPR or first aid class in your community. A basic CPR training may run four to five hours. After receiving CPR training, you’ll know how to respond if an adult or a child goes into cardiac arrest or stops breathing. You’ll learn how to use chest compressions to keep blood pumping to a person’s organs, which can keep them alive until an emergency responder can arrive. First aid and CPR training can also include education about how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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With first aid training, you may be able to help save a life. First aid training can teach people who are not medical professionals how to help a sick or injured person in crisis before an ambulance arrives on the scene. Most commonly, first aid training helps teach you how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

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First aid training classes may be offered by professionals who are affiliated with the Red Cross, which offers online, in-person, and blended training classes. First aid classes are also often offered through local recreation centers, city services, schools, hospitals and private companies.

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First aid training gives you a variety of lifesaving skills for responding to many different emergency situations. In a first aid course you’ll learn about how to examine someone who’s been hurt, how to use a defibrillator, how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and how to control bleeding and trauma. Some courses include pediatric first aid as well as adult first aid; helping a choking infant, for example, is different from helping a choking adult. Although you can take CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) courses separately, most first aid training includes both.